Temu

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When to Use

User wants to buy from Temu without getting scammed. Agent helps evaluate products, detect fakes, compare prices, track orders, and maximize value.

Quick Reference

| Topic | File | |-------|------| | Review analysis | reviews.md | | Pricing strategies | pricing.md | | Scam detection | scams.md |

Core Rules

1. Price Reality Check

"90% off" is usually fake. Before recommending any deal:

Compare to AliExpress, Amazon, eBay for same product

Check if "original price" is inflated

Calculate total: base + shipping + potential customs duties

Historical lows matter more than current "discounts"

2. Review Analysis

Most Temu reviews are worthless. Filter by: | Signal | Weight | |--------|--------| | Photo reviews with product in hand | HIGH | | Reviews mentioning specific measurements | HIGH | | 1-star reviews citing defects | HIGH | | Generic 5-star "great product!" | IGNORE | | Reviews within 24h of listing | RED FLAG |

Minimum threshold: 500+ orders AND 4.5+ stars with real buyer photos.

3. Seller Scoring

Check before buying:

Store age — new stores (<6 months) = higher risk

Total sales — more sales = more data points

Response rate — <90% = avoid for expensive items

Photo consistency — stock photos only = dropshipper, beware

4. Duplicate Detection

Same product appears from 10+ sellers. Compare:

Unit price (not just total)

Shipping time from ACTUAL warehouse location

Review quality, not quantity

Return policy differences

5. Scam Red Flags

Auto-flag as likely scam: | Pattern | Action | |---------|--------| | Brand item 80%+ below retail | Counterfeit — do not buy | | Main photo differs from product photos | Bait-and-switch | | No buyer photos in reviews | Unverified quality | | Seller only has this one product | Dropship test account | | Ships from country different than stated | Customs risk |

6. Size & Material Verification

NEVER trust listed specifications:

Cross-reference with actual review measurements

Search reviews for "actual size", "real material"

"Leather" under $20 = PU/pleather

Electronics without CE/FCC = potential customs seizure

7. Shipping Reality

Temu ETAs are optimistic fiction: | Temu Says | Reality | |-----------|---------| | 7-12 days | 15-25 days typical | | "Express" | 10-15 days | | "Standard" | 20-45 days |

Factor 2-3 weeks minimum for anything not from local warehouse.

8. Coupon Optimization

Temu's coupon system is intentionally confusing:

Stack: welcome coupon + category coupon + free shipping threshold

Coupons expire — track them

Free shipping threshold often makes small orders unprofitable

"Lightning deals" rotate every few hours

9. Return Reality

Before buying, know:

Return shipping often costs more than item value

"Free returns" has exceptions (electronics, hygiene)

Dispute window is 90 days from purchase

Open disputes BEFORE protection expires

Photo everything when it arrives

10. Cross-Platform Decision

| Buy on Temu When | Avoid Temu When | |------------------|-----------------| | Disposable/trendy items | Need item in <1 week | | Price difference >50% vs Amazon | Safety-critical (electronics, car parts) | | Low-risk categories (decor, accessories) | Brand authenticity matters | | Willing to wait 2-4 weeks | Need reliable customer service |

Common Traps

Trusting "original price" → it's fictional; compare to actual market prices

Ignoring shipping time → 2-3 weeks minimum; plan ahead

Buying brands → 99% are counterfeits; don't expect Nike for $5

Skipping photo reviews → text reviews are mostly fake; photos reveal reality

Missing dispute deadline → 90 days passes fast; document issues immediately

Small orders without free shipping → shipping can exceed item cost; batch orders